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Degree

Bachelor of Arts in Public Administration & Management

Bachelor of Arts in Public Administration & Management at ZCAS University prepares students with practical knowledge, academic depth and professional competencies through the School of Social Sciences.

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School

School of Social Sciences

Duration

4 years

Intake

January and July intake cycles

This programme is part of the School of Social Sciences portfolio and is designed to produce industry-ready graduates through practical learning, academic support and technology-enabled delivery.

Entry requirements

  • Grade 12 certificate or equivalent
  • Five credits including English
  • Mathematics required for quantitative programmes

Career paths

Public administrator Economist Project manager Monitoring and evaluation specialist Development practitioner

Course outline by level

Year 1

Semester 1

Academic Communication and Study Skills

SOC 101

Core / 12 credits

Introduction to Economics and Society

SOC 102

Core / 12 credits

Semester 2

Statistics for Social Sciences

SOC 103

Core / 12 credits

Year 2

Semester 1

Public Policy and Governance

SOC 201

Core / 12 credits

Semester 2

Project Planning and Management

SOC 202

Core / 12 credits

Year 3

Semester 1

Monitoring and Evaluation

SOC 301

Core / 12 credits

Semester 2

Development Finance and Analysis

SOC 302

Core / 12 credits

Year 4

Full Year

Research Project

SOC 499

Project / 12 credits